Past Testimonials from Interns in Japan

Below are just a few of the great photos and comments we’ve received from interns in the past. We look forward to many more memorable times with you this year!

“I’ve learnt a lot regarding the job of course but I also learnt a lot about Japanese language and culture by talking to my workmates everyday” – Antonie, France. Winter 2012-2013

I’ve had the best time here in Okinawa so thanks so much for sorting everything out for me here! 🙂– Takara

“I would like to sincerely thank you for an absolute fantastic experience in Japan over the last few months. It was such a thrill working, learning, meeting new people and experiencing Japanese culture. The friendships I made there are just priceless” – William. “I do commend your company on how things were handled as for myself there were no problems and [you]were quick to offer options and assistance. In particular I dealt with Grant and he was great. Currently I`m residing in Kyoto just relaxing and soaking up the city. It`s quite lovely to ride alongside the riverbank with all the sakura about”– Marcus

“Greetings!I would like to give my sincerest thanks to you and the good management for all the support for the past two winter seasons.And I just want you to know that I really enjoyed every season, and again I will miss everyone for sure”

– Koji

“Thanks for all your help with arranging and sorting this fantastic opportunity out for me you have been excellent with all the info and assistance you have given me I’m very impressed with the company thanks again” – Tom

“I really appreciated having a great boss and lovely people to work with. Even at the start when my Japanese was pretty basic, they were incredibly encouraging and patient” – Elizabeth

“Thank you very much for all the work you have put into making this amazing experience possible!” – Kelsey

“I also want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for arranging this [internship] for me in Okinawa, I really appreciate your efforts and have had (and am still having) a really enjoyable and life changing time” – Martyn

“I grew a lot as an individual and learned to deal with a lot of new experiences, and I really am grateful for this!” – Samantha

“I always knew I was a strong and independent person however this experience has reinforced that. Not only did I start an internship in a country where the native language is not English, I left my husband of 8 months at home to do it.” -Candice, Australia.

“It allowed me to gain experience working in a Japanese hotel and polish my Japanese. The staff at the restaurant that I was assigned to work in (Shichifuku) has been nothing but helpful and nice to me. I commend them for their patience to me, even though I constantly make mistakes at work and even if my Japanese isn’t that good.”

– Owen, Okinawa Winter 2013-2014.

“At first it was a bit tough, because my Japanese was not very good (I am able to read and write Japanese but I lack speaking and listening skills), but the Japanese staff at the resort were very helpful and nice. During my stay in Hakuba I not only improved my Japanese, but I also learned a lot about Japanese customs and culture.

It was a great opportunity to work in Japan with people from all over the world. I would definitely do it again.”

-Jessica, Winter 2012-2013.

“I will never ever forget this awesome experience and if it’s possible I definitely want to come back next season! Thanks again! Love you guys for making this happen.”

-Enrico, Australia – Winter 2013-2014.

“I really loved working with my co-workers, they were so caring and understanding, and I had the best time ever every time I went out with my friends. I truly feel like I’ve never been loved before as much as I was in Okinawa, and having to leave that paradise especially when one of my co-worker grabbed my arm while crying “please don’t go” at the airport really broke my heart. Thank you so much for showing me such a good place in Japan, I will definitely come again someday!”

-Gaelle, France. Okinawa, Summer 2014.

“I’m home safe. thanks for making my time in Okinawa possible. i had a great time, learned a lot about living and working in Japan and met some lovely people”

–Christophe, Australia. Okinawa, Summer 2014.

“I also wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help through this whole experience. It honestly was some of the most fun i’ve ever had, while also being a great learning experience as well…..I am very sad to leave Okinawa and am very glad i took on this experience you have so amazingly provided.”

–Bradley, Australia. Okinawa, Summer 2014.

“Thank you so much for the job in Okinawa! It was crazy but one of the best things I’ve ever done! Made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun adventures!”